Destinations in Maharashtra

The state of Maharashtra is
one of the largest in India. Most of the state stands on the high
Deccan plateau which stretches east some 800 km. from the Western
Ghats. Located on the western part of India, the State is surrounded
by the Arabian sea in the west, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh on the
north, Madhya Pradesh in the east and Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh on
the south. Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra. Maharashtra, the
Land of Caves, Forts and Temples is a large, populous and economically
important state. The present state of Maharashtra was formed on May 1,
1960 when the Marathi and Gujarati linguistic areas of the former
Bombay state were separated.

Best Season, Climate and Clothing

The climate of Maharashtra is moderate, with variations in temperature
ranging between 16°C and 35°C. July to September are the months when
monsoon lashes this state with good rainfall. This does not mean that
the whole state gets uniform rainfall; a large part of inner Maharashtra remains dry in comparison to other areas under the rain
shadow of the Sahyadri. Cotton clothing are apt all through the year
and light woollens are required for the winter months.